The program provides experience in all of the core subject areas in the discipline of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including cosmetic surgery, hand surgery, pediatric surgery, craniofacial surgery and microsurgery. However, we provide more than just technical training; we strive to produce not only skilled surgeons but also highly moral and ethical professionals.

Participating institutions include both NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Residents also rotate through Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Hospital for Special Surgery and NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem.

Each of these outstanding facilities exposes the resident to the diverse nature of clinical disorders managed by plastic surgeons, from complex tertiary care reconstructions to a resident-run aesthetic surgery clinic. Residents are also exposed to burn care and the interdisciplinary nature of cancer care and traumatic injuries.

Residents also devote additional time to an outpatient office experience, where they participate in the care of private practice patients under the direct supervision of Weill Cornell Medicine’s reputable and experienced voluntary faculty. Their work with voluntary faculty gives residents increased exposure to ethical practice, outpatient safety and the business side of plastic surgery.

The first two years of training includes rotations in dermatology, otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, orthopedics, hand surgery, anesthesia, oculoplastic surgery, ophthalmology and core surgical experiences.

In the final four years, the training paradigms focus on the graded assumption of responsibility for the care of plastic surgery patients across the entire spectrum of the specialty.

Throughout the duration of the program, residents are also required to pursue independent clinical or basic science research. Presentation and/or publication of their research at a national meeting or prominent journal is a requirement for graduation.

Weill Cornell Medicine and the Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program also have a history of excellence in the field.

Over the past decade, our resident graduates have either followed career pathways in academic plastic surgery, taken additional fellowship training in craniofacial surgery, microsurgery of the hand or have pursued private practice opportunities in equal numbers.

All resident graduates participate in the certification process offered by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with 100 percent of the graduates becoming board-certified over time.

The program has two residents each year for a total complement of twelve residents. The two positions are filled through the NRMP PGY-1 match each year.

Fourth Year Visiting Rotations

The Division of Plastic surgery welcomes surgical sub-interns to join us on service. Students will be expected to be an integral member of the surgical team and function at the level of a first year surgical trainee with direct patient care responsibilities. They will be expected to learn the workup and treatment for the surgical conditions commonly encountered on the service. Students will actively participate in the pre and post-operative care of patients, including but not limited to, presenting on rounds, entering orders, managing tubes and drains, evaluating clinic patients, and scrubbing into operative cases. They will also participate in formal teaching rounds, case presentations, and educational conferences. Student performance will be evaluated in terms of knowledge base, clinical and technical skills, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and attitude. Additional simulation training, weekend call, literature review requirements are required.

Students interested in Plastic Surgery sub-internships may use the contact feature to inquire regarding availability for the 2018 calendar year. We would be happy to review your application in advance and reserve a placement in VSAS prior to the system opening. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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